The 3-Phase Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor was a fully student-driven project completed during my Electrical Machines course. The sole objective was to design and build a functional 3-phase AC induction motor capable of running on a 3-phase 48 V AC source. With complete freedom in design and construction, our team chose to create a visually striking educational demonstrator featuring transparent acrylic panels that allow a clear view of the rotor spinning inside the motor during operation.

We designed and built every component from scratch: a custom stator core assembled from precisely cut and varnished transformer steel laminations, hand-wound coils using enameled magnet wire on a custom 3D-printed winding jig, and a squirrel-cage rotor with a modified core and 3D-printed conductive bar adapter. A Wye-Delta starter circuit using digital logic and relays ensured safe startup and smooth operation. The motor achieved reliable sustained no-load running, showcasing the rotating magnetic field in real time through the transparent enclosure.

Developed in equal collaboration with three fellow mechatronics engineering students, this project stands as a tangible demonstration of electromagnetic design, precision fabrication, and hands-on power electronics implementation.